Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-12

OF he beef ratSers. They do We'll in
North and Northwest Texas, but not 81
well in the Southwest, where they art
exposed to more sun and longer heatet
! term. They have thinner hides thar
most of the breeds, and are consequently
more susceptible to the musquitos anc
ticks. They have not proved as good
} "rustlers" as some others, and while we
think them well suited to the
northern portion of our state
they have not, in Southwest Texas
proved so good as other breeds
They become sluggish and lazy, and seek
too much the ease and shade, rs is the
habit of animals reared in Northern
cline. They are not vigorous, but Ger
tainly for size and shape and all tina,
pertains to the improvement of our beef,
they are uuexceptiopabie. To what grade
our stock should be improved, depends
upon the section of the state in which he
is reared and the quality and quantity OF
feed furnished them from birth till ma
turity. 1t has long been claimed that our
native cattle are hardy race and sGrpass
all others in adaptability to our climate,
and it must be admitted that for many
years they have held sway and stood the
brunt remarkably well, but instead Of
becoming better and better, as they
should have done, under proper breeding
and handling, they have become some
what effete and worn out with in-breed-
ing and want of care and good feed.
Another objection is the age to which
our natives must be kept before they at
tain maturity. On the principle that we
mast have lean dog for long race they
should be entitled to the premium, but if
they eat less than an improved
animal of the sane age, they tread
down feed enough going to and from
water to make up the difference. If,
however, the improved animal is provided
with the same pssturage, with convenient
and healthful water, he will mature one
or two years younger, and sell in the
market for 20 to 80 per cent. more than
the native; therefore the vital Importance
of improving our native stock with some
one of the breeds mentioned, which is
most suitable to ali the surroundings,
must be apparent to all. How shall this
be dene? By the use of half or three
| quarterbred males with cur native cows,
| through series of breedipgs. or by the
direct cross from the herd-book male
/ upon the Texas COW? We are of the
opinion that the latter method is best, but
that both methods are good. However
We may differ as to the methods or the
kinds of cattle best suited to our cline
and iced, we should all commence and
continue the Improvement of our stock or
abandon the business to some parties
who will do so. Since to own or con-
troll and fence our pasturage has become
g necessity, the value of our natives in
the markets will not Justify the
investment necessary to conduct our
business in safety. Sock raising and
beef producing must, in the future, be
looked upon as legitimate business and
no longer a scheme. View it from what
point we may, it must be recognized in
the future as standard, legitimate ousi-.
ness, which, properly managed, will
yield & fair profit, and not as bonanza
adventure in which fortunes may be made
by the fortunate advcnturer.
Improvement of cur stock, improve
ment of our water supply, and the guam
tity and quality of our feed, must, in the
future, abe our monuments of success.
The cattle now growing into favor are the
Hereford and Holstein, and the Here
fordS have proved, wherever tried,
the best all-purpoSe cattle. Hardy, vigOr-
Gus and good shape, they cross well
upon our native stock. The Holsteins
are growing in favor with those who are
Introducing them.
Your committee cannot too strongly
urge upon this convention The improve
ment of their herds. A common native
animal eats the same amount of grass as
an improved ote, and the difference i'll
price in favor Of the improved steer is
tom 80 TO So. This Spsaks for itSelt III
thnnder-tones, not TO De misunderstood,
aud those who do improve their stock
AID Keep pace VITA the times will, as tle
cars of progress pass along, be side
tracked and left to perish Oy the wy
side.
RESOLUTIONS ABOUT DEEP WATER.
The 10 Towing rus JluuorS were intro
du2td ant reierre. t. tie committee OIL
resolutions.
Resolution by ". K. Hughts and C. NJ.
Rogers:
Whereas, driving horned cattle and
other live stock over tRe plains, usually |
called the trail, TO other sites and Ierri- |
tories IL quest 81 market, has already !
become well nigh imprlc.icdole by reason /
OF the settlement and occupancy OF tie |
country. the frequ ii interruptions il the |
progress OF travel Lecause of Inarantines,
the troubles and FACTIONS imposed by |
tina authorities, .igh!tui OF assumed, !
along the route Travelled; and